Conegliano vs Ankara | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2026

Conegliano vs Ankara | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2026. Five sets of pure drama, five match points saved, and an unforgettable finish! Conegliano survived a major scare against Ankara Zeren Spor in their Pool D opener of the CEV Zeren Group Women’s Champions League 2026, winning 3–2 at the Palaverde on November 25, 2025. The defending European champions battled through an extraordinary contest, taking victory 23–25, 26–24, 23–25, 25–22, 20–18.

Ankara refused to be intimidated, winning the opening set and moving ahead again in the third. Conegliano answered both times, forcing a deciding set that pushed the tension to another level. With defeat approaching, the Italian powerhouse saved five match points, including three consecutive points rescued by Isabelle Haak to level the score at 14–14. The battle continued deep into extra points before Conegliano finally completed their incredible escape, winning the fifth set 20–18.

Haak powered Conegliano’s attack with a match-high 29 points. Brazilian superstar Gabriela “Gabi” Guimarães contributed 21 points and earned the MVP award, while Nika Daalderop added 17 and Sarah Fahr scored 12. Together with setter Joanna Wołosz and libero Monica De Gennaro, they helped the home side withstand Ankara’s relentless pressure.

Aleksandra Uzelac led Ankara with 24 points, supported by Maja Aleksić with 19 and Anna Lazareva with 18. The Turkish side produced 10 aces compared with Conegliano’s two, while the hosts finished ahead in blocks, 13–10.

In front of 4,230 spectators, this Italy-versus-Türkiye showdown delivered powerful attacks, spectacular defensive efforts, and a breathtaking tie-break. Watch the full match to experience every momentum swing and the extraordinary finish, and !

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